“Farming” behaviour is very unusual in the non-human world. As lyrebirds forage, they cultivate the soil and shore up their own food sources.
- Postdoctoral research fellow, Research Centre for Future Landscapes, La Trobe University
Lyrebirds learn their songs from other lyrebirds. But when they’re raised in captivity, they learn our songs and sounds.
The Superb Lyrebird is famous for its song and dance, but what is less known is their extraordinary role as world-class ecosystem engineers.
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